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Serving Schools since 1988

Focus On Kids - Now Hiring!
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Focus on Kids photography is accepting applications for the following positions:

Photographer

Independent Sales Representative

Administrative Assistant


After reading the employment descriptions and expectations listed below, if you wish to be considered for any of these positions, please e-mail your resume today to steveplimpton@hotmail.com. Our office staff will set up interviews from resumes that best match the background and or experience we are looking for. Thank you for your interest! We are also interested in full time, seasonal, and studio photographers.

 

Travel from home early mornings to photograph the entire enrollment of a daycare, pre-school, or K-12 school. We photograph for the yearbook and for the opportunity to offer parents and grandparents, portraits to purchase .

PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER

Focus on Kids Photography (Since 1988) is a school, event, & studio portrait photography company. We are convientely located in Hoover Alabama one exit up from Hwy 31. We are looking for studio portrait photographers experienced in children portraits & or sports. Full time and contract (paid by the job). We set up full studio lighting and will travel to anywhere. Currently, most of our jobs are within 30 minutes of downtown Birmingham AL, however we serve a few schools that are 4 to 5 hour radius of Birmingham AL.


THE POSITION

You'll have a great time working in a professional photography position while photographing school portraits, senior portraits, dance studio portraits, sports photographs, etc. In this position you will be responsible for capturing quality photographs while creating a positive picture day experience for our customers. You will also have the responsibility of sales or working as a photographer assistant when needed.


JOB REQUIREMENTS
:

Professional digital photography experience

Knowledge of professional lighting and digital SLR cameras

You must have the skills and patience to work with children of all ages

You must have the ability to work independently as well as in a team

Have high energy and the ability to work a varied schedule

Must be neat in appearance, positive and professional

Must have professional sales ability and the desire to succeed

Have excellent verbal and interpersonal skills

Valid driver’s license and a reliable insured vehicle for travel to schools

BENEFITS:

This is an excellent opportunity offering professional photography skills development and growth. You will be using the most modern and up to date all digital photography equipment and professional lighting. We offer paid training, competitive compensation and other benefits including but not limited to . . .

Bonus program

Mileage reimbursement

Associate recognition program

Unlimited earning potential

Clean and Spacious work environment

Paid vacation

Direct deposit

Associate events (Parties and celebrations)

Staff Kitchen

Sam’s Club membership

Closed Sundays

EOE

Employment is conditional upon background check.

Please visit our web site focusonkidsphoto.com for a beief overview of information. Next step, e-mail us your resume to steveplimpton@hotmail.com or fax during daytime hours to 205-824-0071. We will contact the applicants that best match the requirements of the position. Thank you for your interest.

Employment contract will be required with non-competition clause.

If you are a perfectionist when comes to your shots this may be a good match for your skills and talents.

This is a career opportunity for the right person.

Salary and benefits:

Starting hourly pay is $12 hour


Mileage paid on the 18th and the 3rd monthly

Generous per dim paid for out of town photo shoots

Must have the patience to work with infants, 1 and 2 yr olds, underclass, seniors & adults

Ability to work in a fast paced, exciting environment

Closed on Sundays

One week paid vacation (One year after anniversary date)

Primary duties and responsibilities:

Work with school administrators, teachers, and children

Organize your time as to best serve the needs of the school and families we serve.

Turn in CF cards every day!

Maintain equipment and props to look new

arrive early to each job

Complete honesty

Education and experience:

High school diploma or equivalent

Leadership qualities

Other skills and abilities:

Must be able to work with little supervision

Have a clean-cut professional appearance appropriate for conservative schools

Have excellent verbal communication skills

Must have valid driver's license

Have a clean background and driving record

Have a reliable vehicle

E-mail resume to: steveplimpton@hotmail.com

Independent Sales Representative

We have positions available in our marketing department year round. Applicants who are interested in meeting new people and challenging themselves daily are encouraged to apply. Experience in outside sales is recommended, as you will be dealing with school directors and principals in a 5-hour driving radius of Birmingham, Alabama.

Representative agreement:

Sales commission paid for schools booked for photo shoots: appointment confirmed to be photographed within 2 to 4 weeks out.

Details of commission amounts (as it related to the size of a school)... reference the sales manual, in person at the time of of your interview.

Opportunity to work with school staff and directors

Ability to work in a challenging, intense environment

Closed Sundays

Primary duties and responsibilities:

Greet school administrators and staff

Present Focus On Kids marketing material in a knowledgeable, professional manner

Dress professionally

Complete documentation regarding your visits and their results

Maintain all needed supplies

Education and experience:

High school diploma or equivalent

Marketing/outside sales experience recommended

Other skills and abilities required:

Be dependable

Be committed to challenge yourself every day

Display a positive attitude

Develop a professional attitude and appearance appropriate for conservative school environments

Possess excellent verbal communication skills

Be willing to travel within a 5-hour radius of the Birmingham/Montgomery area

Have a reliable vehicle.


Adiminstrative Assistant:

We are seeking full time and part time staff.

Much of the workload is in our Hoover Office, we also set up on location for Dance Schools and Sports.

Salary and benefits:

Starting Pay $8/hour to $12/hour… based on experience (part time)

Starting pay 20,000 to 30,000 (full time)

Photoshop experience helpful

One week paid vacation after one year (full time)

Closed Sunday(except for 1 to 2 days... after church hours @ 2 dance schools)

Primary duties and responsibilities:

Process portrait orders

Data entry

Completing customer orders

Answering the telephone

Tracking work in production

digital portrait file organization

Education and experience:

Two year or four year college degree

Job requirements:

Have prior leadership experience

Ability to learn new software programs

Outgoing personality (in person and on the phone)

Ability to work well with others on good days and not so fun days

Have a professional attitude

Have a clean background

Have excellent communication skills

 
Thanks for choosing Focus On Kids Photography!